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4th Annual Father's Day Car Show

Published by editor on Wed, 06/22/2022 - 10:57am

Jeff and Tracy Spear celebrated Father's Day by hosting a classic car show at Faith Baptist Church on Sunday, June 19.

The fourth annual Father's Day Car Show saw 68 classic vehicles lined up on display in the church parking lot as vehicles from Dumont to Mason City and all the way from Des Moines came up to show off their engines and paint jobs.

Visitors enjoyed looking at the classic rides while enjoying a free hotdog and water while supplies lasted.

"It was good," said Jeff Spear. "We had a good turnout."

Latimer Community Grocery seeking new investment

Published by editor on Wed, 06/15/2022 - 9:00am

Community Grocery is in question as its owners have begun to reach out for new investors.

Anne and Landon Plagge, Travis Pralle, and Darwin Pralle have owned the small town grocery store for eight years now and have worked to keep it going, but, in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, it has become increasingly difficult for the store to make ends meet.

"COVID was very hard on our store," said Landon Plagge.

Windsor Big Band performs in Hampton

Published by editor on Wed, 06/15/2022 - 8:56am

The Franklin County Arts Council presented a scholarship benefit concert on Thursday, June 9 at the Windsor Theatre. The "Windsor Big Band," consisting of musicians both local and visiting, played more than a dozen classic instrumental songs at the concert, raising funds through freewill donations. "We use that fund to give scholarships to seniors in Franklin County high schools," said Leon Kuehner. Starting in 2011, the Franklin County Arts Council has given out more than $25,000 in scholarships to area students that have gone on to study fine arts.

 

Hampton’s Bluegrass and Country Music Festival

Published by editor on Wed, 06/15/2022 - 8:49am

Several years ago, a teenager played his very first open stage at a bluegrass fest in Hampton. By the same time the following year, the same teeanger was booked to play as a featured band in the same festival. The Hampton Bluegrass and Country Music Festival kicked off a young man’s career in music, leading him to travel the world. This year, he returned again as a featured artist.

Lori King, a full time bluegrass musician, began the operation of the Hampton Bluegrass Festival eight years ago. She transformed a former music festival into what it is today.

Tuesdays on the Town welcomes South 62

Published by editor on Wed, 06/15/2022 - 8:45am

On the warm evening of June 7, people gathered around the bandshell in Hampton to hear South 62 perform. The small country band has been touring around the country for years and has opened for big names like Brad Paisley and Toby Keith. On this evening, though, they stood in front of the community of Hampton as a part of a ten year tradition - Tuesdays on the Town.

Hampton still seeking Ward IV applicants

Published by editor on Wed, 06/15/2022 - 8:39am

The Hampton City Council made preparations for summer events, road work, and building renovations during their regular meeting on Thursday, June 9.

Receiving the Image of Pride award for June was Corey and Tina Reynolds, who were nominated by Mayor Steve Birdsall for the work they've done on their property and adjacent lot. The Reynolds have taken down the old house on their neighboring lot and cleared the space while also refurbishing their garage.

"It looks really, really nice," said Birdsall.

CAL gets a visit from the Secretary of Agriculture

Published by editor on Wed, 06/15/2022 - 8:28am

Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig visited Latimer on Thursday, June 9 to see how CAL elementary students are incorporating agriculture learning into their daily lives.

Guided by Farm to School Coordinator Jill Craighton, Naig was given a tour of CAL's brand new learning lab along with the school's science lab, where kids are able to grow their own vegetables in a hydroponic garden.

"You have such a wonderful asset here with this space," said Naig.

Franklin County Primary Election Results

Published by editor on Wed, 06/15/2022 - 8:24am

The 2022 Primary Election took place in Franklin County last week on Tuesday, June 7.

Primary elections determine which candidates of both major political parties will be put on the ballot for the general election in November. In many cases, these races are run unopposed, saving the real campaign for the general election. However, particularly in local races for counties dominated by one party, they can effectively be the deciding contest for a local office.

Summit updates county on pipeline plans

Published by editor on Wed, 06/08/2022 - 10:38am

The Franklin County Supervisors received an update on the Summit Carbon Solutions pipeline project during their regular meeting on Monday, June 6.

Kaylee Langrell from Summit Carbon Solutions was present at the meeting, along with Mitch Baum and Bill Sullivan, to present information to the supervisors on the current status of the project.

The proposed carbon pipeline, which is currently planned to run through the southwest corner of Franklin County, would transport captured carbon from participating ethanol plants to a sequestration site in North Dakota.

Hampton enjoys Gran Festival

Published by editor on Wed, 06/08/2022 - 10:36am

Cloudy skies didn't dampen spirits on Saturday, June 4 as La Luz Centro Cultural hosted their annual Gran Festival event at Band Shell Park.

Running from noon to 10:00 p.m., the festival featured vendors, food trucks, inflatables, and live entertainment for the community in a celebration of Hispanic culture.

"It was an awesome event," said La Luz Associate Director Kyle Whalen.

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